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Homegrown Lifestyle Network

Homegrown Lifestyle Network

Are you eager to connect to the land? Grow your own food in a way that sustains the natural environment? Create a more sustainable way of life? If yes, the Homegrown Lifestyle Network is for you!

09/23/2014 From Overblog

Mum's the Word!

Who can resist a splash of color in the fall when your flowers are starting to look faded and are dying off? You...

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08/04/2014 From Overblog

Crazy for Coneflowers

The good news for gardeners is that echinacea is not only useful, it's also a beautiful addition to your perennial...

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07/16/2014 From Overblog

Growing Summer Squash

The summer months are the perfect time to enjoy summer squash from the garden, but successful growers must clear...

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06/10/2014 From Overblog

Explore Five Diverse Gardens at Garden Walk 2014

Join the Linn County Master Gardeners on Saturday, July 12th from 10am- 4pm for their annual Garden Walk ! During...

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06/04/2014 From Overblog

Raspberry Pruning

When growing raspberries, summer pruning is crucial for increasing yields and controlling diseases. However, based...

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05/29/2014 From Overblog

Emergence of Periodical Cicadas in Iowa

On Thursday, May 29th, the ISU Extension Entomology Department received a call from the Burlington area that the...

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05/21/2014 From Overblog

Become a Backyard Forest Steward!

Trees Forever and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold a two day Stewards program for owners of small...

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05/14/2014 From Overblog

Seasonal Garden Chore Calendar

While caring for the yard and garden, it can be challenging to remember which garden chores should take place during...

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05/07/2014 From Overblog

Tips for Tree Planting

As you visit garden centers to purchase yard and garden supplies, you may have spotted a new tree you'd like to...

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04/30/2014 From Overblog

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Are you still in search of high-quality plants for your garden? On May 17th, the Linn County Master Gardeners will...

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